Milestone, Staines Road, Feltham, Greater London

The Staines Road is part of a Roman road leading from the City to Silchester. This milestone dates from 1743 and is 12 miles from London. There is another 18th century milestone 13 miles from London. Milestones were originally used by Roman Empire road builders and were an important part of any Roman road network.

Location

Greater London Feltham

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

milestone travel road Georgian (1714 - 1836)